Archive for September, 2022
Forum for lt. governor candidates Wednesday
The League of Women Voters of Vermont will host an in-person candidates’ forum for the office of lieutenant governor from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St., in St. Johnsbury. A meet-and-greet is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The two major party candidates participating in the forum are […]
Peru Fair returns on Sept. 24
After a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Peru Fair will return to Peru Village from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. Described as an old-fashioned country fair, the Peru Fair has been an annual tradition for more than 40 years. This year’s celebration will feature a variety of vendors, […]
Henry Homeyer: Fall flowers to fall in love with
By Henry Homeyer © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC Many gardeners go to the plant nurseries in June, and buy things in bloom for their gardens – and rarely go back until the next year. But that means that now, as summer winds down, they have few flowers in bloom. Not me. I buy perennials in […]
Crowdsourced Cinema film ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ Sept. 30 at Manchester Community Library
Enjoy an evening of film fun, geek glam, green screen photo ops and food from a galaxy far, far away to help celebrate Star Wars the crowdsourced way on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave., Manchester Center. All ages are welcome. The festivities begin at 5 p.m., and the film […]
Bill LeClair Jr., 82, formerly of Springfield
GRAND ISLE On Sept. 11, 2022, at Burlington Nursing and Rehabilitation in Burlington, William (Bill) Henry LeClair Jr. crossed over to God’s green pastures and still waters. He was 82. Born in Attleboro, Mass., on Oct. 24, 1939, to William H. LeClair and Eva Mary (St. Jean) LeClair, Bill attended public schools in and around […]
Chester Select Board agenda for Sept. 21
The Chester Select Board will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 21, 2022 at Town Hall, 556 Elm Street and via Zoom. To join the meeting remotely go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81988842129 Below is the board’s agenda: 1. Public Hearing re: Amendment to Unified Development Bylaws 2. Approve Minutes from the September 7, […]
Bonnie’s Bundles offers free fabric and treats Sept. 17 & 18
Chester doll artist Bonnie Watters will not be on the Chester Green this year for the annual Fall Festival. However, the shop, which is located at 250 North St. in the Stone Village, will be open for visitors Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18. The old-fashioned calico fabrics that were central to Watters’ dolls have […]
State House candidates Ryan, Chase touch on variety of issues during Windham forum
By Cynthia Prairie ©2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC More than 40 people turned out on a stormy Tuesday night — in person and on Zoom — to hear the first candidate forum for a seat in the Vermont State House from the new Windsor-Windham District of Athens, Chester, Grafton and Windham. Democrat Heather Chase and Republican […]
Chester board bars occupancy at Cummings Rd. residence Health order mandates clean up
By Shawn Cunningham © 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC At its Sept. 7 meeting, the Chester Select Board heard testimony regarding the state of the property at 138 Cummings Road owned by John Hennessey, then approved a health order that bans occupancy at the residence until a major clean up is done and mandates ongoing measures […]
Updates to regional plan to be discussed ahead of adoption
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (formerly known as the Southern Windsor Regional Planning Commission) will hold two public hearings ahead of adopting changes to the area’s regional plan. The current regional plan expires on Nov. 18, 2022. The public hearings will take place in the Conference Room at 38 Ascutney […]
College News
Luna Burkland of Chester received the Elmira College Key Award for their academic and community leadership. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the EC Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school. This year, the award was given to 761 students across 14 states and […]
Malcolm Felion, 61, of Chester
Malcolm Felion passed away July 16, 2022 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital. He was 61 years old. Malcolm was a Chester resident and spent much of his time in Weston. Malcolm was most happy when hunting, fishing or in the woods with a chainsaw in his hands. He was an accomplished gardener and knowledgeable forager. […]
GMUSD Board agenda for Sept. 15
The Board of Directors of the Green Mountain Unified School District — Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester — will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Green Mountain High School Library/Media Center, 716 VT-103 in Chester. You can also Zoom the meeting by clicking here: https://trsu.zoom.us/j/85863233984; Phone: 646-876-9923. Below is […]
Diversity grant allows Whiting to purchase more books and supplies
Thanks to a grant from the Vermont Department of Libraries as part of American Rescue Plan Act funding by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Whiting Library received $1,715 to purchase books and supplies. With the distribution of these grant funds, VTLIB encouraged public libraries in Vermont to spend this second round of ARPA […]
FOLA begins Robin Williams film series Sept. 17 with ‘Moscow on the Hudson’
Friends of Ludlow Auditorium will begin its three-part series of films showcasing the comedic and dramatic talents of Robin Williams on Saturday, Sept. 17 with the screening of the comedic hit Moscow on the Hudson. All events will take place in Heald Auditorium, which is located on the second floor of the Ludlow Town Hall, 37 Depot […]
Leslie ‘Bill’ Westine, 77, formerly of Chester
Bill Westine (Leslie Westine Jr.) peacefully passed away after celebrating his birthday and his final Labor Day weekend at The Lake. He lived a full and loving 77 years with many friends and close family nearby. Bus (Leslie Sr.) and Eleanor (Howe) Westine raised Bill and his brother, Jim, in the quaint town of Chester, […]
Chester Planning workshop to focus on housing needs, zoning solutions
© 2022 Telegraph Publishing LLC The third in a series of four planning workshops will focus on housing and take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 at Town Hall and via Zoom. To attend remotely, click here. In view of the current shortage of affordable housing, the purpose of these workshops is […]
Ludlow Rotary prepares for 31st Chili Cook-off Entrants, sponsors sought for October event
The Ludlow Rotary Club is sponsoring its 31st Annual Chili Cook-off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 on Depot Street by the traffic light in Ludlow. According to cookoff chair Kevin Barnes, chili entries are welcome from individuals, clubs and businesses. Four to 5 gallons of heated chili should be delivered […]
Psychiatrist to speak on ‘Practice and Advocacy’ Landgrove event set for Sunday, Sept. 18
The Landgrove Meeting House, 88 Landgrove Road, is hosting a presentation by Dr. Barry Perlman at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18: “A Psychiatrist Reflects on Practice and Advocacy.” The community and visitors are invited to learn about this critical time for change in our healthcare system to meet the needs of persons with mental […]
Herbert Rosenblatt, 96, of Brookfield, Conn.
Herbert Rosenblatt, 96, of Brookfield, Conn., passed away after a short illness at home on Sept. 9 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Jane Rosenblatt (Solomon). He was born on Sept. 3, 1926, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of the late Israel and Alice Rosenblatt. He grew up in […]
